Events
THE BERKELEY ACTIVIST'S CALENDAR: April 23 - 30, 2023
Worth Noting:
The April 25 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda is available for public comment and follows below this calendar of meetings.
The bolded phrases are to encourage your attendance, public comment and reporting back. Picking a commission or a council committee that covers your issues and then attending those meetings regularly is the best way to influence and have a say in the outcomes for our community.
- Sunday: Fifth & Gilman Street Fair from 11 am – 4 pm
- Monday:
- 9:30 am Public Safety Committee meets in hybrid format on Public Surveillance Fixed Cameras and Drones use for the BPD
- 2:30 pm the Agenda Committee meets in the hybrid format and plans the May 9 City Council Agenda with Police Chief confirmation of Jennifer Louis as item 4 on consent in the agenda
- 5 pm the 3 x 3 Committee meets online on housing
- 5:30 – 7:30 online meeting on Cedar Rose Park playground renovation
- 6-7 pm Speaking Up for Point Molate is online on Pogo Park Community Engagement
- Tuesday:
- 10 am the Solano Business District meets in person
- 3 pm the Civic Arts Commission subcommittee on Public Art meets online
- 5 pm City Council conducts a special meeting on referrals in the hybrid format followed by the regular City Council meeting at 6 pm.
- 6 pm the Zero Waste Commission meets in-person
- Wednesday:
- 12 pm CCCC meets online
- 6 pm Civic Arts Commission meets in person on public art discussion and approvals
- 6 pm Environment and Climate Commission meets in person with a staff update on the court decision on the natural gas ban
- 6:30 pm the Police Accountability Board meets in the hybrid format
- 7 pm the Disaster and Fire Safety Commission meets in person
- 7 pm the Homeless Services Panel of Experts meets on Measure P and Russell House
- Thursday:
- 10 am the Budget Committee meets in the hybrid format on 2024 Mid-biennial Budget
- 7 pm the Zoning Adjustment Board meets in the hybrid format with eight projects on the agenda with five as state density bonus projects
- the Community Health Commission is expected to meet but no meeting notice is posted
- Saturday is Arbor Day: 9 am – 2 pm is tree planting at San Pablo Park
Check the City website for late announcements and meetings posted on short notice at: https://berkeleyca.gov/
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BERKELEY PUBLIC MEETINGS AND CIVIC EVENTS
Sunday, April 23, 2023
GILMAN DISTRICT STREET FAIR from 11 am – 4 pm
Street Fair at Fifth and Gilman with live music, food, wine, art and family activities
https://www.gilmandistrict.org/gilmandistrictstreetfair
Monday, April 24, 2023
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (Kesarwani, Taplin, Wengraf) at 9:30 am
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: 2180 Milvia, 1st Floor Cypress Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1615224966
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 161 522 4966
AGENDA: 2. Berkeley Police Dept Surveillance Ordinance Policies Related to Fixed Surveillance Cameras, Related Surveillance Acquisition Report and Unmanned Aerial System (drones) Policy
AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE (Arreguin, Hahn, Wengraf) Meeting at 2:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1605317726
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 160 531 7726
AGENDA: Public Comment on non-agenda and items 1 – 7. 1. Minutes, 2. Review and Approve 3/21/2023 draft agenda – use link or read full draft agenda below at the end of the list of city meetings, 3. Berkeley Considers, 4. Adjournment in Memory, 5. Council Workssessions, 6. Referrals for scheduling, 7. Land Use Calendar, Referred Items for Review: 8. COVID, Unscheduled Items: 9. Discussion of Potential Changes and Enhancements to City Council Legislative Process,10. Modifications or Improvements to City Council Meeting Procedures, 11. Strengthening and Supporting City Commission: Guidance on Development of Legislative Proposals, 12. Discussion Regarding Design and Strengthening of Policy Committees Process and Structure (Including Budget Referrals),
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules
3 x 3 (City Council and Berkeley Housing Authority) at 5 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1602863797?pwd=Ym9QdmpEM3ZSZlJRc3hSWDY2VWh2QT09
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 Meeting ID: 160 286 3797
AGENDA: 4. Discussion Berkeley Housing Authority (BHA) Programs updates on: a. BHA activities for unhoused residents, b. Outreach and incentives for landlord recruitment and retention, c. Status change HUD for more flexibilty in housing options, 5. Affordable Housing Berkeley, Inc (AHB) updates: a. Status, b. Strategic Planning, c. discussion of alignment with the City’s housing goals and strategies.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/3x3-committee
CEDAR ROSE PLAYGROUND RENOVATION COMMUNITY MEETING from 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87844993012
Teleconference: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 878 4499 3012 Passcode: 233277
AGENDA: Conceptual designs for renovation of ages 2-5 playground, ages 5-12 playground, pathways, site furnishings fencing and accessibility improvements
SPEAKING UP for POINT MOLATE from 6 – 7 pm
Videoconference: https://sierraclub.zoom.us/j/99891619534
AGENDA: Toody Maher presents, “Pogo Park’s Community Engagement Process”
Sponsored by the Sierra Club and Speaking Up for Point Molate
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting at 5 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1606229605
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 160 622 9605
AGENDA: 1. 2023 City Council Referral Prioritization Proceess Using Re-Weighted Range Voting (RRV)
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1606229605
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 160 622 9605
AGENDA: Use the link below and choose the HTML option or see the agenda listed at the end of the calendar.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
SOLANO AVENUE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT at 10 am
In-Person: at 1825 Solano, Peet’s Coffee
AGENDA: 5. Review of SAA invoices, 6. Update on Solano Revitalization Process, 7. Update on the Zoning amendments to support small business, 8. Work plan for remainder of 2023, review hliday décor 2023-2024, 9. Commissioner recruitment
CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION Public Art Subcommittee at 3 pm
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1607254890
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 Meeting ID: 160 725 4890
AGENDA: 4. Discussion possible action a) Jean LaMarr Design Development for Ohlone Park, b) 2403 San Pablo Preliminary art Plan, c) socially engaged art practice project selected artists, d) Public art administrative priorities for FY 2024-2026
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission
ZERO WASTE COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1326 Allston, City of Berkeley Corporation Yard, Ratcliff Building, Willow Room
AGENDA: 6:30 pm – Staff updates on rates, strategic plan, SB-1383, SUDs Ordinance Enforcement, Plastic Bag Ordinance, Disaster Debris Management Plan, Discussion/Action 6:45 – CCC Presentation on textile Collection & Materials Markets, 6:55 pm – 2. Rate discussion, 7:10 pm – 2. Complete Commission work Plan, 7:20 pm -3. Deconstruction Ordinance, 7:30 pm – 4. San Francisco Environment Refuse Separation Law.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zero-waste-commission
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
COUMMUNITY for a CULTURAL CIVIC CENTER (CCCC) at 12 pm
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81225523461?pwd=aUd1dmNGb3NBWG5jOTJDajF4RkxZZz09
AGENDA: Flexibility of seismic standards, city meeting room requirements, funding options, date of final report for review, what happens after June approval, water intrusion repairs
CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Russell, Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library
AGENDA: 7. Presentations, Discussion and Action: a) Approve Two Cube Space Exhibition, b) Art Plan for 2403 San Pablo, c) Jean LaMarr Design Development for Ohlone Park, d) Socially engaged art practice project selected artists, e) Presentation Public art administrative priorities for FY 2024-2026, f) Presentation Public art on private development quarterly report, 8. Staff reports, 9. Committee reports
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission
DISASTER and FIRE SAFETY COMMISSION at 7 pm
In-Person: at 997 Cedar, Fire Dept Training Facility
AGENDA: Action Items: 3. Recommend City Council adopt the final draft of the Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) (Bedolla, Raine), 4. Recommendation to form a working group to seek items presented with the goal of presenting a proposal in the future that outlines a program to retrofit all vulnerable non-ductile buildings (Dean, Murphy), 5. Request City Council to require HUD to upgrade their electrical grid to include battery back-up during the time that the facility is going through renovation (DEAN), Discussion: 6. Updates on citywide disaster preparedness efforts beyond fire presentation.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/disaster-and-fire-safety-commission
ENVIRONMENT and CLIMATE COMMISSION at 6 pm
In-Person: at 2939 Ellis, South Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 5. Update from Chair, 6. Update from Staff a. Court decision on City gas prohibition, c. Just transition, d. BESO, e. Funding update UC $25,000 to both the Ecology Center and waterside Workshops, Risilient Community Impact Funds $50,000 awarded to Norther CA Land Trust to install Harvest Thermal heat pump systems in 8-unit NCLT building, f. Building electrification May 20 10 am – 12 pm green home tour, 7. Presentation Community building electrification outreach
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/environment-and-climate-commission
HOMELESS SERVICES PANEL of EXPERTS (HSPE) at 7 pm
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
AGENDA: 7. Reconsideration of vote to allocate monies to Russell House as to the amount needed for acquisition and renovation, 8. Review programs, current and proposed funded under Measure P and establish priorities.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/homeless-services-panel-experts
POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD at 6:30 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1901 Hearst, North Berkeley Senior Center
Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82653396072
Teleconference: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 826 53596072
AGENDA: 3. Public comment on agenda and non-agenda items, 5. ODPA staff report introduction to Deputy City Attorney Stephen Hylas, 6. Chair report, 7. Police Chief report, 8. Subcommittee reports a. Downtown Task Force, b. Body-Worn Camera c. Conflict of Interest, 9. New business a. Land acknowledgement, b. Cancel July 25 regular meeting, c. Letter requesting documents and other information regarding determination of a conflict of interest, d. Clarification and discussion on the communication of Attorney-Client Privileged Documents and Information, e. Notice of Policy Complaint #2023-PR-0002, f. Discussion concerning memo from DPA Aguilar to Council titled “Delays in ODPA Work Production due to BPD Non-Adherence to Charter Deadlines, g. Establish a subcommittee dedicated to reviewing Charter Section 125, H. Budget allocation for Investigator, Communications Specialist, 10. Training on Graham v. Connor on excessive force, 11. Public Comment, 12. Closed Session.
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board
Thursday, April 27, 2023
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE at 10 am
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor – Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1613406627
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 161 340 6627
AGENDA: 1. Fire Department Vacancy and Overtime, 2. Health, Housing and Community Services (HHCS) Staffing Proposal, 3. Measure P FY 2024 Mid-biennial Update, 4. FY 2024 Mid-biennial Budget Update, 5. Accept the Risk Analysis for Long-Term Debt (Bonding Capacity) Report Provided by Government Finance Officers Association
ZONING ADJUSTMENT BOARD at 7 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82805274623
Teleconference: 1-669-254900-6833 or 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 828 0527 4623
AGENDA: 2555 College – on consent – state density project - demolish two single-story commercial structures with combined size of 834 sq ft and construct 4-story (47 feet, 3 inches), 10,324 sq ft multi-family residential buildings with 11 units (including 1 very low income unit)
2538 Durant – on consent – state density project – demolish a 4-story (52 feet) 14,780 sq ft residential building that includes 12 dwelling units, 5 residential off street parking spaces and a surface parking lot with 30 vehicle spaces and construct an 8-story (88 ft and 8 inches) 80,829 sq ft mixed use building with 83 units (including 6 very low income units) and 1460 sq ft of ground floor commercial space,
2800 Telegraph – on consent – state density bonus – demolish 1-story 18 feet, 3290 sq ft non-residential building and construct a 6-story (70 ft and 5 inches) 19,936 sq ft residential building with 16 dwelling units (including 1 very low income unit)
2000 Milvia – on consent – add service of alcoholic beverages under a Type 47 ABC license incidental to new full-service restaurant
705 Euclid – on consent – construct new 3-story (41 ft and 11 inches) 4528 sq ft single family dwelling with 2 parking spaces and associated retaining wall located in the required front setback on a 6,024 vacant lot in the hillside overlay fire zone 2
3031 Telegraph – on consent – state density bonus - modify originally approved project under #ZP2020-0069 to construct 6-story (70 ft and 6 inches) 100,992 sq ft mixed use building with 127 dwelling units (including 9 very low income units) where 110 units were originally proposed. Also includes 1921 commercial space, 7622 sq ft of usable open space, 64 bicycle parking spaces and 19 vehicle spaces at ground level
2439 Durant – on consent – demolish 10,554 sq ft 2-story (25 ft) commercial building and construct a 36,529 sq ft 7-story (75 feet) mixed-use building with 22 units, a restaurant, bar, and an entertainment establishment,
2720 Hillegass – on action – demolish existing clubhouse and restroom and construct a 3,301 sq ft single-story (18 feet) community center with a variance for a rear setback of 16 feet where 20 feet is required and add a new single-story restroom building (12 feet)
2900-20 Shattuck – on action – state density bonus – demolish commercial building and construct a 10-story (110 feet and 4 inches) 115,204 sq ft mixed-use building with 221 dwelling units (including 22 very low income units), 4090 sq ft commercial space and 9 parking spaces
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board
COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMISSION usually meets 4th Thursday at 6:30 pm, No meeting posted. Check after Monday
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/community-health-commission
Friday, April 28, 2023 – No city meetings listed.
Saturday, April 29, 2023
ARBOR DAY TREE PLANTING from 9 am – 2 pm
at San Pablo Park, 2800 Park
Volunteers please wear outdoor appropriate clothing including closed toe shoes. The city will provide tools, guidance and lunch
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/events/arbor-day-tree-planting-2023
Sunday, April 30, 2023 – No city meetings listed.
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AGENDA AND RULES COMMITTEE Meeting at 2:30 pm
Draft Agenda for May 9 City Council Regular Meeting at 6 pm
Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 2180 Milvia, 6th Floor, Redwood Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1605317726
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (Toll Free) Meeting ID: 160 531 7726
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/council-committees/policy-committee-agenda-rules
AGENDA on CONSENT
- Brown, City Attorney – Waiver of Sanctuary City Ordinance to Amend Westlaw Subscription
- Friedrichsen, Budget Manager – First reading of an Ordinance amending FY 2023 Annual Appropriations Ordinance (AAO) $27,740,780 (gross) and $29,4588,924 (net)
- Williams-Ridley, City Manager – Appointment of David Sprague-Livingston as Fire Chief
- Williams-Ridley, City Manager – Appointment of Jennifer Louis as Police Chief
- Oyekanmi, Finance - $7,305,000 Formal bid solicitations
- Warhuus, HHCS – Apply for and accept $5,000,000 from State of CA Local Housing Trust Fund program and apply to St. Paul Terrace (2024 Ashby) vis City’s Housing Trust Fund
- Warhuus, HHCS – Amend contract #31900263 add General Funds $98,275, Safe at Home Program $24,575, Community Facility Improvement $122,850 amended total $614,250 with Rebuilding Together East Bay-North and extend to 6/30/2024
- Warhuus, HHCS – Contract $75,000 with Optimas Services, Inc for consulting services related to Mental Health Medi-Cal Billing and the CalAIM Initiative
- Warhuus, HHCS – Amend contract #32300108 add $50,000 total $99,500 with Street Level Advisors, LLC for housing consulting services and extend to 6/30/2024
- Warhuus, HHCS – Contract $110,000 with Pacific Site Management Landscaping for 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2026
- Warhuus, HHCS – Contract $380,000 with resource Development Associates for consultation services to support HHCS program assessment and planning
- Warhuus, HHCS – Contract $100,000 with Hansine Fisher & Associates for Targeted Case Management and Medi-Cal Administrative Activities for 7/1/2023-6/30/2024
- Warhuus, HHCS – Revenue Grant Agreement: funding support from Essential Access Health to conduct Public Health Services $180,000 for 4/1/2023 – 3/30/2024
- Warhuus, HHCS – Revenue Grant Agreements: funding support from the state of CA to conduct Public Health Services CHDP and EPSDT and HCPCFC $303,709, MCAH $375,000, Tobacco Trust Fund $300,000 all for FY 2024; Immunization Program $1,368,080 for FY 2023-2027, CRI $1,368,080 for FY 2023-2027, CLPPP $107,374 per year for FY 2024-2026 total $322,123, CFHL $487,170 for FY 2024-2027
- Warhuus, HHCS – Revenue Grant Agreements: funding support from Alameda County for health promotion, protection and prevention services all for FY 2024, Foster Care $96,500, Berkeley High and Berkeley technology Academy Health Center Programs $181,208, School Linked Health Services Program $200,011, Tobacco Prevention $78,960
- Warhuus, HHCS – Accept $650,928 from CA Dept of Public Health Strengthening Public Health Initiative for 12/1/2022 – 11/30/2027
- Kouyoumdjian, Human Resources – Establish Classification and Salary for Electrical Supervisor and Communications Supervisor monthly salary range $9,666.8000 - $10,882.1055
- Ferris, Parks – Donation $3,400 for Memorial Bench at Mortar Rock Park in memory of Charles D. Sooy
- Ferris, Parks – Amend contract #32100138 add $1,000,000 with AnchorCM and amend #32100144 add $1,000,000 with Park Engineering, Inc. for on-call Waterfront Project and Construction Management Services total for both contracts $4,000,000 and extend 6/30/2024-6/30/2025
- Ferris, Parks – Contract $360,000 with Elavon for credit card payment processing transaction services for the Recreation Division’s online registration system for 6/1/2023 to 5/31/2027
- Ferris, Parks – Amend contract #32200098 add $138,000 total $1,338,000 with ERA Construction, Inc. for the O&K Docks electrical upgrade project
- Garland, Public Works – Agreement with EBMUD for Sewer Service Billing and Collection $6,100,000 for 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2033
- Wong, Auditor – Amend contract add $100,000 total $124,000 with Missionmark for Audit Management and Recommendation Tracking Software and extend to 5/30/2027
- May, Fire Dept – Approval of Additional Disaster and Fire Safety Commission Meeting
- Friedrichsen, Budget Manager – FY 2024 Proposed Budget Updates and FY 2024 Proposed Budget Update Public Hearing #1
- Warhuus, HHCS – Submission of the ProgramYear (FY 2024) Annual Action Plan Containing Allocations of Federal Funds
- Kouyoumdjian, Human Resources – Resolution of Intention to Amend the Miscellaneous CalPERS Contract to Effectuate PEPRA Cost Sharing Agreements
- Oyekanmi, Finance - FY 2023 2nd Quarter Investment Report ended 12/31/2022
- Warhuus, HHCS – Annual Report on the Ronald V. Dellums Fair Chance Access to Housing Ordinance
- Klein, Planning and Development - LPO NOD 1919 Addison
- Klein, Planning and Development – LPO NOD 0 Center Street – Civic Center Park
April 25, 2023 AGENDA for CITY COUNCIL Meeting at 6 pm
A Hybrid Meeting
In-Person: at 1231 Addison St. in the School District Board Room
Videoconference: https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1606229605
Teleconference: 1-669-254-5252 or 1-833-568-8864 (toll free) Meeting ID: 160 622 9605
https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/city-council/city-council-agendas
AGENDA on CONSENT:
- 2nd reading – Lease Amendment: Cazadero Performing Arts Camp (CPAC) for City to disburse up to $400,000 to implement capital improvements
- 2nd reading – Adopt Ordinance to establish a Labor Peace Policy Minimizing Labor/Management Conflict in Berkeley Marina Zone
- Oyekanmi, Finance - $2,035,590 Formal Bid Solicitations and Requests for Proposals for Healthy Berkeley Community-Based Organizations 2-year funding FY24 and FY25
- Sprague, Fire Dept – Grant Application: FEMA to hire additional firefighters for up to $5,093,798 with no matching funds to hire 6 additional firefighters
- Warhuus, HHCS – Extension of the Alameda County Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program through 5/31/2033
- Warhuus, HHCS – Revenue Contract Grant Funds projected award $1,050,000 for Vector Program FY 2022 - FY 2024
- Ferris, Parks – Contract total $1,200,000 with Freitas Landscaping ($600,000) and Pacific Site Management ($600,000) for on-call vegetation management services over 3 years
- Ferris, Parks – Contracts total $200,000 with Redwood Engineering ($100,000) and OBS Engineering ($100,000) for as-needed irrigation services 5/15/2023 to 5/15/2026
- Ferris, Parks – Amend Contract #32200178 add $120,000 total $169,900 withMountain Valley Environmental Services for Chief Water Plant Operator Services for Berkeley Tuolumme Camp
- Ferris, Parks – Grant Application: Clean California Local Grant – Tom Bates Fields Beautification Project up to $5,000,000
- Louis, Police – Amend Contract #31900297 add $100,000 total $410,000 with Epic Recruiting for Advertising and Marketing Strategy for Berkeley Police Dept
- Garland, Public Works – Contract $262,666 with GradeTech, Inc for Restroom in the right of way Channing at Telegraph
- Garland, Public Works – Amend Contract # 112199-1 add $164,000 total $414,000 with Technology, Engineering and Construction, Inc., dba TEC Accutite, for Fuel Sotrage Tank Maintenance, Repairs, and Certification Services and extend through 6/30/2024
- Garland, Public Works – Amend Contract #112725-1 add $250,000 total $650,000 with Du-All Safety, LLC for Safety and Training Services
- Garland, Public Works – Initiate proceedings for FY 2024 Street Lighting Assessments
- Garland, Public Works – Purchase Order Amendment add $750,000 total $11,494,000 with Diesel Direct West, Inc. to purchase fuel for City vehicles and equipment
- Garland, Public Works – Reject Bids for the MRP Trash Capture FY 2023 Project, Specification #23-1156-C
- Arreguin – Support AB 441 earned income tax credit for young children and foster children
- Taplin – Budget Referral: $1,500,000 for Berkeley Marina J & K Parking lot design and implementation
- Taplin, co-sponsor Wengraf – Budget Referral: $800,000 for Berkeley Marina Bike Park
- Taplin – Budget Referral: $300,000 Dreamland for Kids Playground Design
- Taplin – Budget Referral: $200,000 Shorebird Park Playground Design
- Bartlett – Relinquishment of Council Budget funds for Celebracion Cultural Sylvia Mendez Spring Cultural Celebration Sylvia Mendez School PTA
- Harrison – Budget Referral for $100,000 in Traffic Safety Upgrades for the MLK and Haste Intersection
- Harrison – Budget Referral $372,000 for staffing costs associated with administering the Empty Homes Tax
- Robinson – Support AB 73 (Idaho Stop) which allows bicyclists 18 yr and older to treat all-way stop signs as yield signs
- Garland, Public Works – Proposition 218 Procedures and Five Year Zero Waste Rate Schedule and add Zero Waste customers to the City’s very low income refund program
- Arreguin, co-sponsor Hahn – Contract $35,000 for four months with CONCUR for a strategic plan to engage with Sutter Health to alleviate impacts of closure of Alta Bates Hospital
LAND USE CALENDAR:
Public Hearings
469 Kentucky (single family dwelling) 5/23/2023
WORK SESSIONS & SPECIAL MEETINGS:
May 16 - Fire Facilities Study Report
June 20 - Climate Action Plan and Resilience Update, Berkeley Economic Dashboards Update,
July 18 – Draft Waterfront Specific Plan (tentative)
Unscheduled Presentations:
City Council Agenda & Rules Committee and Unfinished Business for Scheduling
City Policies for Managing Parking Around BART Stations
Unfunded Liability Obligations and Unfunded Infrastructure Needs
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